Senior Mineral Processing Engineer – Hybrid Role
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to optimize mineral processing plants near Mahikeng, North West, ZA. The role combines hands-on plant work with focused analysis and reporting in a hybrid model, aimed at improving recovery, throughput and cost efficiency.
You will troubleshoot operations, develop process control strategies, run simulations, mentor junior engineers and collaborate with geology, maintenance and operations teams while ensuring compliance with
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in metallurgy or related field required.
- 7+ years in mineral processing plant operations and optimization.
- Experience diagnosing complex processing challenges.
- Familiarity with METSIM and HSC Chemistry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Optimize mineral processing circuits to maximize recovery and product quality.
- Troubleshoot plant operations and diagnose root causes.
- Conduct process modeling and simulations to identify improvements.
- Develop and implement process control strategies for stability and efficiency.
- Monitor KPIs and report plant performance.
- Lead process improvement projects from concept to implementation.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance and geology teams.
- Stay updated on new technologies and best practices in mineral processing.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
- Mentor junior process engineers.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to optimize mineral processing plants near Mahikeng, North West, ZA. The role combines hands-on plant work with focused analysis and reporting in a hybrid model, aimed at improving recovery, throughput and cost efficiency.
You will troubleshoot operations, develop process control strategies, run simulations, mentor junior engineers and collaborate with geology, maintenance and operations teams while ensuring compliance with
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